In this week's roundup, you'll find real experiences in Yemen and Ethiopia, and surreal experiences in space; immersive sound and gadget fever; feminism in politics and poetry; leaky funnels and meaningful spinning; fake food and inspired eating; and players of all kinds.

30 TO 50 MINUTES

Equipment retailer Flaman realized that it had a leaky sales funnel — many leads were lost due to poor customer service, Steve Whittington tells Tema Frank on Frank Reactions. Learnwhat he did to change the culture and processes.

Linda and Tyler of Don't Call Me a Guru come at you live from iMEDIA 2018, where they chatted with keynotes Tyler Lessard of Vidyard and Yang Han of StackAdapt about the future of marketing, bias in the tech industry and building IKEA furniture.

On Makeshift Stories, an original story by Alan V Hare: Written out of history because his mission was deemed a failure and forgotten because no one believes his explanation of what happened, Leonid Petrov finally tells his story.

Andrew Obrecht, owner of YYC Cycle and YEG Cycle, talks to Luiza Campos of A Branded World about creating a passionate tribe and a remarkable brand based not on what they do — spin classes — but on why they do it.

This week on the news episode of Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan discuss the Robotech Kickstarter crash and burn, Nintendo's big news, plus their recommendations: a series of books from Alan and a board game from Josh.

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Future Chat has Mike Attrell, Robert Attrell and Nick Maddox talking about Soylent and the CFIA, as well as Google’s quantum computer. They finish up with the story of Nick’s and Mike’s Ex Raid adventure(s).

We have the great good fortune of welcoming The Daveberta Podcast to the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

This is a relatively new podcast, but it has already made a big splash. It is hosted by Dave Cournoyer, who has been blogging about Alberta politics at daveberta.ca since 2005 (!), and Ryan Hastman, a longtime political observer and former candidate. Dave leans left, and Ryan leans right, but they share a deep interest in political discourse, and they're not afraid to get wonky. They are ably assisted by Adam Rozenhart, who chimes in from time to time while producing.

This brings our contingent of politics-based podcasts to three. The Daveberta Podcast joins Highlevel Showdown, a spirited weekly discussion of local, provincial, national and international politics with Sharon Mvundura, Elliott Tanti and Michael Vecchio; and The Broadcast, a twice-monthly look at women and politics in Alberta with Trisha Estabrooks and Alex Zabjek.

You'll start seeing The Daveberta Podcast popping up in our weekly roundup of APN episodes soon. Stay up-to-date on the network, plus a lot of interesting podcast-related and podcast-adjacent events, by signing up for our newsletter.

On Not There Yet, Terence C. Gannon examines Calgary's Plus 15 network of enclosed walkways, a legacy of the 1970s that makes winter more bearable, but has many consequences for the city's street life.

30 TO 45 MINUTES

On That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Esther Hempel, the self-taught leather maven behind DUVAL, a leather handbag and accessory brand from Edmonton. They talk working in retail, creative education, and what it's like to hand-stitch leather bags with children running around at all times of the day.

Paul Blinov and Fawnda Mithrush of I Don't Get It take in House Mix, Toronto Dance Theatre’s 50th anniversary showcase. They also see Mercury Opera‘s site-appropriate production of La Traviata at Chez Pierre, and finish up with Pyretic Productions‘ Blood of Our Soil.

Are you ready for disaster? Scott Crockatt, director of marketing and communications at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, talks to Luiza Campos of A Branded World about how to prepare for and face a crisis.

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Carl and Joel of The 4th Line are back to ponder some of the more unconventional players in the NHL, the NHL heading to Seattle, and how the expansion rules will impact the league. Plus Joel tries to find the keys to the Rant Shack, while Carl rants alone outside.

On the last episode of Desktop before Rob goes on "paternity leave," Mike joins him to discuss what it's like to revisit old programming projects with new skills. They also talk about online storage wars and the idea that "you get what you pay for" in technology.

AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS

In Season 2, Episode 8, of Culture Cast, Lorne Rubis and Lynette Turner discuss the issue with the Forbes survey that found 65 per cent of employees would be willing to forego a pay raise if it meant their bosses would be fired.

Celebrated International Women’s Day with the Edmonton Community Foundation's March episode of The Well Endowed Podcast. Learn how Women Building Futures is changing the face of Alberta’s construction industry and lifting women out of poverty.

EVENTS GALORE!

We've started an events page to list the growing number of happenings involving the Alberta Podcast Network itself, its members, or friends of the network.

Among them is our evening of music and whimsy with Doug Hoyer on March 17 at CKUA in Edmonton. Tickets are $20 at YEGLive.ca, and you may have heard an offer code on some of our podcasts this week. Hope you can join us!

This latest roundup of episodes from the members of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, includes resilience and resistance, performance and politics, coaching and comedy, medals and marketing, deadlines and delight, and much more that doesn't fit this alliterative frame:

On The Expats, Adam Rozenhart talks with Melissa MacKay about how her law degree and experience as a human rights lawyer provided her the opportunity to both work and travel in several countries in Africa.

45 TO 60 MINUTES

On the newest episode of Tomato Radio, the podcast about food and drink in Edmonton, Mary Bailey and Amanda LeNeve interview Tricia Bell from Cavern, an artisanal cheese boutique in the heart of the city.

On Ed, it's the annual teachers' convention episode! Shane is joined by Joe, Jon and Jeremy to talk all about resiliency, stress, failure and helicopter parents. There's wins and fails, plus time-outs, too.

Vanda is joined by Casey Logan on TheTight Ends to chat all things NFL, Super Bowl, and dating. They talk about Gronk, and, as the title suggests, they discuss the fact that Nick Foles might be the wisest man…ever.

On A Branded World, Luiza Campos talks with David Lui, vice-president of Marketing for Mark's, about why he decided to rebrand, and why you should too. If you wait until your brand is broken, it may be too late to fix it.

We've got a double-header of The4th Line this week, kicking off with a deep dive into the NHL trade deadline. Carl also gets fired up about facial hair policies., and Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week being selected.

On this week’s Hockey Feels, Steven Schapansky and Rachel Donner talk about the NHL Trade Deadline. Also, the Flyers find themselves in first place in the Metro, and the US Women’s team finally wins Olympic gold.

This week on Highlevel Showdown, Michael, Elliott and Sharon discuss Stephen Mandel's election as leader of the Alberta Party and the effect on next year's provincial election. Plus, Justin Trudeau's trip to India, the Italian election, and the 2018 budget promises.

AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS

The Well Endowed Podcast celebrates International Women’s Day. Learn how Women Building Futures has grown from a grassroots group to an incredible organization that is changing the face of Alberta’s construction industry. And hear about empowering women in politics and at the YWCA.

"I consider it my magic and my duty to ignite. I hope my words bring entrepreneurs, artists and creatives together, and encourage them to start building relationships with people and places like ATB, that support their ideas, respect their practice and nourish their growth." Nasra performs Hustle in this video from ATB, our network's founding sponsor.

This week's roundup sees the return of Assumptions, the debut of The Young Gaffers, the 150th of Future Chat, and a ton of great episodes from our contingent of Alberta-based podcasters. A Bollywood dog star! Success stories from Uganda and Alberta! Hockey crossovers! Theatrical hot takes! Pirates! And so much more.

LESS THAN 30 MINUTES

In a special post-show I Don't Get It, Fawnda and Paul discuss a couple of Chinook Series offerings: a raunchy musical called The Unrepentant Necrophile, and extraordinary old-school clowning with Maximine.

I Don't Get It offers another Hot Take, this time from the Jubilee Auditorium parkade after Alberta Ballet’s MOMIX: Opus Cactus. Pre-show chatter, weird desert animals, reptilian acrobatics, and Lycra galore!

30 TO 50 MINUTES

On The Young Gaffers, a new addition to the Alberta Podcast Network, Jason and Adam discussing Wigan monumentally slaying the giant that is Manchester City in fifth round FA Cup play, and one costly mistake robbing Chelsea of a victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.

Teacher, leader, author, consultant, pirate: Dave Burgess wears many hats (or tricorns), but at the heart is a true passion to see that students get the best possible education and that educators have fun doing it. He discusses his approach with Shane Lawrence on Ed.

On Makeshift Stories: After seeing a ghostly figure in her photos, Trisha receives several unusual messages. She suspects a colleague, but soon realizes the perpetrator is herself, and her identical other has an important message about the future of the world.

Alan and Josh of Press Start to Join talk Heroes of the Storm's celebration of the Lunar New Year, as well as Facebook's newest information grab. And they make some recommendations for shows on Amazon Prime and Netflix.

On Assumptions, Kyle and Daniel talk about their different experiences with family growing up and ask: Is raising a family selfless or selfish? How has the expectation of having a family changed? And more.

Let's have some fun!

Join us for an evening of music and whimsy with Doug Hoyer and his band at CKUA in Edmonton on March 17. Doug will play new songs and old favourites arranged for strings (you have to hear them — so beautiful). Then we'll invite you to show off your knowledge — or skilfully guess the answers — with Oh Pod: The Game. Doug will help us out with a little bit of "name that tune," and there will be prizes.

This is an all-ages event. Tickets are $20 at YEGLive.ca. Come if you're a podcast lover or just a pod-curious person who likes great music and excellent company.

Today we announce the addition of two more podcasts to the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB!

The Young Gaffers offers a "refreshing, ridiculous, and uniquely Canadian perspective on all corners of the soccer world," as hosts Jason and Adam say. "From the Premier League to Major League Soccer to their recreational pub league, nobody is safe from this irreverent look at The Beautiful Game."

That gives us a trifecta of soccer podcasts in the network, with The Young Gaffers joining For Kicks, which focuses on women's soccer, and Loyal Company of the River Valley, which focuses on Canadian men's soccer.

Our other addition this time around is That's a Thing?!, a "sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20." In it, you'll hear Elizabeth teensplain her media culture to her mom, Karen (aka your correspondent and president of this network), who offers in return some perspective from the olds.

That's A Thing?! will eventually replace Karen's other podcast, Seen and Heard in Edmonton, which recently ended its run. We'll leave it in the grid for a little while longer, because hey, there are still some good episodes there for you to check out.

We're gearing up for a big year. Stay tuned for changes to the network lineup, as well as a number of workshops and events, which you can find on our Events page.

For more listings of podcast-related events in Alberta and a weekly update on what our podcasts are up to, subscribe to the newsletter.

You'll find episodes about adventures in Denmark, the theatre, and the classroom; the past and future of computing; better ways to sell and smarter ways to brand; Babes Who Brunch and men who feel; movies that stink and chocolate that's divine; trade wars and hockey fights. All of this among the recent offerings of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

30 MINUTES OR LESS

On this episode of Press Start to Join, Josh is out sick so Alan takes the lead with customs and flamethrowers, icloud services in China, and R-rated intergalactic disagreements, then finishes up with a game recommendation.

Not There Yet host Terence C. Gannon expresses the gratitude he feels for the observation perch he had as the age of the personal computer dawned. His first computer was a TRS-80 — if you know what that is, or don't, you'll enjoy this!

30 TO 45 MINUTES

On The Expats, Stephanie Rahbek Simonsen tells host Adam Rozenhart about how foreigners are regarded in Copenhagen, Danish cuisine, and advice on whether or not shopping for clothes in Denmark is good for your body image.

Fawnda and Paul of I Don't Get It dive into their viewing experiences of Matthew MacKenzie’s Bears and Tetsuro Shigematsu’s Empire of the Son at the Citadel, and guest Colleen Feehan gives a crash course on Edmonton Opera‘s HMS Pinafore.

Sheldon Soper wears a few hats: teacher, innovator, dust kicker-upper, tech enthusiast, writer and much more. On Ed, Shane Lawrence discovers how all of these roles are bound up in a single man who is passionate about education.

On A Branded World, Luiza Campos shares Part 2 of her conversation with Ray DePaul, who now advises on entrepreneurship and innovation at Mount Royal University. They discuss bringing marketing in early, truly knowing your audience, and the importance of purpose.

45 TO 60 MINUTES

This week on That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Calgary's Mandy Balak, founder of It's Date Night and The Ace Class, with whom Andrea has been working to bring fantastic events like Babes Who Brunch to Edmonton.

Join Dan and Chelsea on this episode of Northern Nerdcast as they sit down with Matt Schuurman from Rapid Fire Theatre, an award-winning improv company that brings made-up-on-the-spot stories to Edmonton's Citadel Theatre.

On Press Start to Join, Josh test-drives a new podcast idea co-hosted by his sister Hannah. One of them chooses a movie, and the other reviews it. Josh is not a fan of the first choice, but he gives it his full attention.

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Carl and Joel of The 4th Line are back and ready to break down the NHL news of the week, including suspensions for Dustin Brown and Alexandre Burrows, and GM Pierre Dorion’s contract. They also discuss Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton's letter to the fans.

Joined this week by Josh and Alan of Press Start to Join, Scott and Gregg of I Have Some Notes tackle Street Fighter. Together, they quarter motion punch and quarter motion kick the crap out of Steven de Souza’s directorial debut.

On Highlevel Showdown, Michael, Elliot and Sharon discuss the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the death of Colten Bushie, then go on to analyze the trade war between Alberta and B.C. with their special guest Jordan Dowler-Coltman.

The latest episode of the Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast explores the 26th annual AfroQuiz and the celebration of Black music and visual art known as 5 Artists, 1 Love. It also checks in with the racism-busters at the Edmonton Shift Lab.

Don't miss the latest episode of Culture Cast, in which Lorne Rubs and Lynette Turner discuss and analyze recognition, acknowledgment and the reward system, partly through the lens of ATB's experience. It’s not just “what you did,” it’s “how you did it.”

Last call for tickets to Alberta Women Entrepreneurs' Learning Day on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. Hear inspiring and educational talks from industry experts on topics including HR, social media, and e-commerce, among others

How to start a podcast: From notion to reality

If you've been wanting to start a podcast, and you're going to be in Calgary on Feb. 25, then you need to get yourself to our workshop at Mount Royal University. Meg Wilcox and Kyle Marshall will take you through the steps to come up with a good idea, sort out the logistics and overcome the technical hurdles to get your idea out of your heads and into someone's ears!

We bring you a super-sized roundup, to catch up on all of the episodes published since the last time we did this, and to establish the roundup as a Friday thing from now on. We're thinking this might equip you with some weekend listening, and it works out a little better for highlighting our weekly podcasts. So, buckle up — there's a lot to choose from!

On Let's Find Out, Glen Carlson asks host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and assistant producer Oumar Salifou to help him figure out whether the Bay in downtown Edmnton really used to have a Christmas train on the roof.

Jon Harper is the host of the My Bad podcast, so Ed's Shane Lawrence focuses this conversation on mistakes and failures. Failure isn't just a building block for future success, Harper says; other benefits ensue.

Press Start to Join hosts Josh and Alan discuss an old internet scam getting fixed by Microsoft, San Francisco's plans to clear out now-legal substance convictions, and two recommendations with some DnD flair.

Ed host Shane Lawrence is joined by colleagues Shaun and Jessica to talk about anxiety at school, and the prevalence of students on the edge, be it from exams, over-scheduling, or difficult life circumstances.

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

On this episode of That's So Maven, Andrea Beça is joined by Nicole Perry from Feminist Counselor Edmonton to take a deep dive into the mental health of entrepreneurship. They discuss making space for yourself, boundaries, stress, and how to say, "That's enough for today."

On For Kicks, Jessica and Katie talk about the National Women's Soccer League draft and how changes have impacted Canadians. Also, the disappointing result of a recent U20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.

Also on That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Lynsae and Marnie, the mother-daughter duo behind The Nook Cafe, a cozy new spot bringing accessibility and inclusivity to the heart of Edmonton. She's had siblings on before, but this was the first interview she's done so far with a mother and daughter who work together!

Michael, Elliott and Sharon of Highlevel Showdown discuss Jason Kenney's official swearing in as an Alberta MLA, accusations of sexual misconduct in Canadian politics, and if there will be legislation in response.

Mike and Rob of Desktop discuss the latest in printers and Twitter tech support, followed by an in-depth discussion about monetization of creative projects and YouTube, from the side of a couple of micro-creators.

On Highlevel Showdown, Elliott and Sharon soldier on without Michael discuss Alberta's trade war with British Columbia, Derek Fildebrandt's departure from the United Conservative Party, and the continuing saga of #TrumpWatch.

Affiliated podcasts

Listen in as The Well-Endowed Podcast geeks out on Black history with Minister Faust, as he looks at the 26th annual AfroQuiz. Plus, Darren Jordan and Nigel Williams chat about 5 Artists, 1 Love, which is celebrating the history of Black music and visual art as part of Black History Month.

You still have time to buy a ticket to attend Alberta Women Entrepreneurs' Learning Day on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. Hear inspiring and educational talks from industry experts on topics including HR, social media, and e-commerce. Listen for a promo code in various APN shows!

You will find video games and role-playing games; sex tech and an orgy of food; passionate teachers and epic films; football, hockey and soccer; politics and prose; and a lot more in this week's roundup of recent episodes from members of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Check out our new events page for upcoming workshops and podcast-related events. We're running "How to start a podcast: From notion to reality" in Calgary on Feb. 25 and in Edmonton on April 7.

Here's a look at recent episodes from our ever-prolific network of Alberta-made podcasts. Settle in for memories and future-gazing, life-coaching and marketing advice, Bollywood and football, food and tech, hockey feels and hockey snarls, and an ending that leads to a new beginning, all of it powered by ATB.

The irrepressible Vanda of Tight Ends is joined by Jodie the Personal Trainer. The ladies talk the NFL Playoff weekend, the amazing Viking win (before this weekend's loss), and ice dancing. It’s so cold it’s hot!

On Seen and Heard in Edmonton, host Karen Unland and her daughter discuss their new podcast, That’s a Thing?!, in which Elizabeth teensplains her media culture. Includes news on the future of Seen and Heard.

On Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan talk about Nintendo redefining the game console and Street Fighter getting a full game. Josh recommends some tech that Alan's TV show recommendation warns against.

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Erin E. Fraser and Matt Bowes of Bollywood is for Lovers recap the most notable Bollywood films from the back half of 2017. As you can hear, they didn't love everything, but they certainly found some good ones, and many more worth discussing.

On That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Kyle Fairall, founder of Queerflex, Canada’s first non-profit gym centred on creating a safer space for queer, trans, and non-binary people in the fitness world through personal training, public education and direct advocacy.

Affiliates and sponsors

Don't miss the January episode of The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. You'll hear a fascinating conversation with a student about her experience with Students on Ice, along with three other great interviews.

Join Alberta Women Entrepreneurs on Feb. 20 in Edmonton for AWE Learning Day — Enhancing Opportunities. Tickets are only $129 for a day of skills training and community networking. You'll get an additional 10 per cent off with a promo code you'll hear on some of our podcasts.

Our "How to start a podcast" workshop on Jan. 27 in Edmonton is sold out! Stay tuned for details about a version of the same in Calgary in February, and another round in Edmonton in the spring. Sign up for the newsletter to stay up-to-date.

It's a big, big roundup this week, as not only did we have a lot of episodes drop over the past week, but we've also grown to 30 podcasts and three sponsors. So, buckle in for art and science, walking and flying, real life and make-believe, betrayals and reboots, magic and politics, and more, organized by length so you can choose what works for the time allotted.

Urban LRT is supposed to revitalize neighbourhoods and put walkers first. So what does it mean when one resident along a future line in Edmonton says the design discussion is being driven by the concerns of motorists? Tim Querengesser investigates on the latest episode of Walkcast.

30 TO 45 MINUTES

Linda and Tyler of Don't Call Me a Guru put forward some big questions: Do your followers trust influencer marketing? Should your brand be on YouTube? Are social and media splitting up? Is this the year brands start caring about social media?

Strap on your headset and join Ed host Shane Lawrence and his guest Jaime Donally for a great conversation about AR, VR, and the possibilities beyond the "wow factor" that immersive experiences like these can bring to the classroom.

Duleepa “Dups” Wijayawardhana was lured to Helsinki by a startup called Supermetrics. As he tells Adam Rozenhart on The Expats, Helsinki’s climate might not differ much from Edmonton's, but he has had to make other adjustments.

On the first episode of I Have Some Notes for the year, Colin, Gregg and Scott go over their best-and-worst movie lists from the past year, and engage is a bit of a spoilery chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

45 TO 60 MINUTES

To get a sense of the political year to come, Trisha Estabrooks and Alex Zabjek of The Broadcast host a roundtable of women from four political parties: the UCP, the NDP, the Alberta Liberals and the Alberta Party.

On Modern Manhood, German Villegas talks to Alex Putici, an entrepreneur in Calgary who started a program called 100 Men Who Give a Damn that donates to charity, and a man who tries to live and breathe the concept of vulnerability.

This week on Press Start to Join, hosts Josh and Alan discuss Blade wanting more cloud-gaming, and Nintendo making a mini Direct. Plus, Alan has a great book recommendation, and Josh suggests a Netflix talk-and-drive show.

Andrea Beça of That's So Maven heads to Calgary again for a discussion with Kourtney Branagan, the creative mind behind Agnes in August, through which she produces gorgeous string art, mostly inspired by the amazing Rocky Mountains.

The latest Loyal Company of the River Valley is Part 1 of roundtable discussion between hosts Nate and Adam and former FC Edmonton general manager Jay Ball, as well as soccer fans Tobi, Dallas and Dave.

On Northern Nerdcast, Dan and Chelsea talk to Ben Yendall, co-host of Tales of the Hydian Way, and the GM for a live-play podcast called Heroes of the Hydian Way. They talk Star Wars, The Red Shirt Diaries and more.

In case you missed it, the Edmonton Community Foundation released a bonus episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, featuring Anita Sarkeesian of Feminist Frequency. She's coming to Edmonton on Jan. 24 — ticket information is in the show notes.

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs presents its annual Learning Day on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. Get your ticket here, and listen to upcoming episodes of That's So Maven, Girl Tries Life, Don't Call Me A Guru, Frank Reactions, I Don't Get It, Tomato Radio and Tight Ends for a promo code for APN listeners!

On A Branded World, Luiza Campos interviews Mike Morrison, the writer behind the popular Mike’s Bloggity Blog, a top social media influencer and the creator of Social West, a conference on digital marketing and social media for business.

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s the halfway point of the NHL season, so Rachel and Steven check how their preseason predictions are turning out. Plus, Canada wins the World Junior Championships, the Oilers are sinking, and the Flyers are winning (but so is everyone else in the Metro).

HOW TO START A PODCAST: FROM NOTION TO REALITY

Tickets are going fast for our half-day, hands-on workshop on Jan. 27 in Edmonton to help you get your podcast idea out of your head and into the world. If you've been thinking that you, your business or the organization you work for needs a podcast, we're here to help.

For just $99 plus GST, you'll get practical help to refine your idea, make smart decisions and sort out the technical issues to make your podcast a reality. Learn more in this Global Edmonton story.

Today we welcome two more podcasts — A Branded World and Hockey Feels — into the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB!

A Branded World is a podcast hosted by Luiza Campos, a marketing strategist based in Calgary who offers practical advice and deep expertise from herself and her guests. You'll hear lots of useful tips, told through the stories of entrepreneurs and leaders in Alberta and beyond.

Hockey Feels is, as the name suggests, a podcast about how hockey makes us feel. It offers a deep conversation about all kinds of hockey — NHL, junior, Olympic, international — between Steven Schapansky, an Oilers fan in Edmonton, and Rachel Donner, a Flyers fan in New York.

All of this is possible thanks to our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors, the Edmonton Community Foundation and Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. You may be interested in a couple of things they're up to:

ATB is a major sponsor of AWE's Learning Day, which is coming up on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. This one-day conference features keynotes and workshops about human resources, operations, financing, marketing, technology, and mindset. You'll meet great people and gain valuable skills. Tickets are $99 before Jan. 19, $129 after. And, if you listen to some of our shows, you'll hear a promo code to get an additional 10 per cent off.

And one more thing: If you've been thinking of starting a podcast, we have a workshop just for you. How to start a podcast: From notion to reality takes place on Jan. 27 at CKUA in Edmonton. You'll get help to refine your idea, determine resources and overcome technical challenges. Join Karen Unland, Steven Schapansky (yes, the same!) and his award-winning podcaster-partner Erika Ensign to get that idea out of your head and into the ears of your listeners.

This week's roundup of shows from the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, offers a mix of business and fun. You'll get the story behind the explosion of marketing tech, and an amazing deep dive into rebranding, plus football talk, game recommendations and music nerdery. We also have good news from Girl Tries Life, a great winter-themed episode from affiliate The Well Endowed Podcast, and a warm welcome for our newest sponsor, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs!

Scott Brinker, marketing tech writer, HubSpot VP and creator of that scary supergraphic, talks with Tema Frank of Frank Reactions about the explosion of marketing technology tools and how to choose the right ones.

SPECIALS

That's So Maven host Andrea Beça sits down with Claire Theaker-Brown to have an in-depth discussion about the process of rebranding a business. Claire is the owner of Unbelts, which completed its rebrand in July of 2017 after many years of operating as Flatter:Me Belts.

Victoria Smith of Girl Tries Life has some exciting news — she's going weekly! In the first of her biweekly coaching sessions, she talks about what you need to let go of in 2018 in order to achieve your dreams. These will alternate with interviews with inspiring women.

The Well-Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation features an arctic expedition with Cassandra Pryer, and a discussion with artist Carla Rae Taylor about the Paint the Rails project telling Edmonton stories through public art. You'll also hear about the Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival, and Michael Phair's legacy.

How to start a podcast: From notion to reality

We are kicking off the new year with a half-day, hands-on workshop on Jan. 27 in Edmonton to help you get your podcast idea out of your head and into the world. If you've been thinking that you, your business or the organization you work for needs a podcast, we're here to help.

For just $99 plus GST, you'll get practical help to refine your idea, make smart decisions and sort out the technical issues to make your podcast a reality. Space is limited, so don't delay!

Happy New Year! To ring in 2018, we offer an extra-large roundup of episodes published over the holidays. You'll see lots of looking back and looking ahead (of course), as well as many inspiring interviews, gripping stories and hilarious conversations. Enjoy!

Fawnda Mithrush and Paul Blinov of I Don't Get It wrap up 2017 with a review of Reckoning, a response by the Indigenous Activist Arts company Article 11 that offers three narratives on themes of reconciliation. Plus, a “What To Watch For” list for 2018.

The serial on Makeshift Stories continues with a message sent and seemingly not received, a partial realization, and an enduring mystery. Catch up on Alan V Hare's entire story at makeshiftstories.com.

30 to 45 minutes

Ed host Shane Lawrence talks to Todd Nesloney, a principal in Texas and author of Kids Deserve It, about why teachers should honour the many talents, abilities and interests that kids bring to the table.

Nicole and Jason Harcus ask Let's Find Out host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips whether the hill in Gallagher Park used to be a dump once upon a time. Join Chris and the Harcus family as they go on a trip to discover the history

On That's So Maven, Andrea Beça interviews Ashley Janssen, CEO of Code and Effect, a software and app development company. She and her husband Dana have been in business together for a long time, and have succeeded through many huge challenges.

Also on That's So Maven, Andrea makes her first foray into the entrepreneurial community in Calgary by interviewing Kristen Dyck, owner of AVRO Creative. They discuss the entrepreneur accelerator program ATB X, personal brand strategy, and starting a business after having a baby.

More than 60 minutes

On the year-end episode of Highlevel Showdown, the Sharon, Elliott and Michael take a look back at the political year that was. Each presents their choices in categories like Best/Worst Politician, Best Episode, and The Political Story of the year. Plus a quiz on Trump and American politics!

Nate and Adam of Loyal Company of the River Valley sit down with former FC Edmonton fullback and midfielder, Allan Zebie, to discuss the importance of pro soccer in Edmonton. They also discuss what brought him to Edmonton, and his new endeavour TWP (Train with Pros).

The Northern Nerdcast celebrates 100 episodes with a big, nerdy roundtable. Hosts Daniel Shessel and Chelsea Thompson are joined by guests Kelly Froese from the Edmonton Nerd List, Marcus Hirchfield, Samantha Woods and Trina Shessel to look back and look ahead to more fun in the future.

This bonus episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation features an interview with Anita Sarkeesian, founder and executive director of Feminist Frequency, an educational non-profit that explores representations of women in pop culture narratives.

This week's roundup is organized by length, so you can pick a local listen that fits the time you have. You'll find earthly and otherworldly explorations; Christmas dinner and futuristic food; politics and power; inspiring teachers, coaches and searchers; controversy and cross-pollination; a couple of crazy games and a reunion!

30 minutes or less

On The Expats, Adam Rozenhart talks to Catherine, a Calgarian who ended up in Sur, Oman, with her husband and dog. They took a downturn in the economy as a sign to try out an expat adventure, and it has been all that and more.

The latest from Makeshift Stories tells the tale of Choi Min-Seo, a successful billionaire obsessed with what he thinks he sees in a 1972 photo, taken on the last NASA moon mission. Written by Alan V. Hare and performed by Mitchell Tew.

On Seen and Heard in Edmonton, Karen talks to Dan Shessel, co-host and co-creator of the Northern Nerdcast, a showcase for the geeky, nerdy people, groups and events in and around the Edmonton area. It's also a fellow member of the Alberta Podcast Network!

45 to 60 minutes

Host Andrea Beça sits down with Alyson Connolly in this episode of That's So Maven. Alyson started out as an actor before returning to school 28 years later for a Master's degree. She now has a business as a voice and public speaking coach, and has a lot to share about how to value your own talent.

Monica Genta is a science teacher, speaker and author with an unbelievable amount of energy and passion. Ed host Shane Lawrence finds out what fuels her, and explores the idea that is most central to her practice: building a family.

On the Highlevel Showdown, Elliott and Sharondelve into the City of Edmonton's decision to ban combative sports until the end of 2018, the emergence of US-style politics in the UCP, and US-Middle East relations under Trump.

This week's podcast of Loyal Company of River Valley is Part 2 of Nate and Adam's discussion with Jeff Paulus. Their discussion focuses on the FC Edmonton Academy and where it sits in light of the dissolution of the first team.

When Dr. Eve Crane was five years old, her father became gravely ill. She made up her mind to dedicate her life to finding a cure. This episode of The WorkNotWork Show features Terence C. Gannon's interview with this awe-inspiring physician.

The new era of The 4th Line Podcast begins as Carl and Joel sit around the kitchen table —in person! — to talk hockey. Joel has an obsession with Jamie Benn, so the Dallas Stars are put on the Hot Seat.

On Future Chat, Mike, Rob and Nick discuss the future of food, including Soylent, the meal replacement you can't get in Canada anymore, plus "competition" in the wireless industry in Canada, and a real Pokemon Go nerdout.

The Well-Endowed Podcast heads to Fort McMurray to hear how the effects of the 2016 wildfire continue to impact the community. It also tours the new building at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, and visits the Valley Zoo's red pandas.

The roundup is taking a break for the holidays — we'll be back in January to gather up what our podcasters have been up to. Every podcast in our network has a back catalogue to explore, so you can satisfy your need for local listens during your down time. We'll also highlight new episodes on Twitter. All the best of the season to you!

This week's roundup of recent episodes from the members of the Alberta Podcast Network features three fascinating explorations of different aspects of entrepreneurship, a whack of sports, The Nutcracker, teacher inspiration, law innovation, home-building spectacles, political intrigue and some hardcore nerding out.

In this bonus episode of Assumptions, while Kyle and Daniel put together their second season, Daniel interviews Kyle to learn more about his enterprising plans to start a new business dedicated to content creation.

Fawnda of I Don't Get It faces her fears and interviews two wonderful young performers from Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Paul joins in to give a rundown of festive activities happening in Edmonton.

In the latest episode of Not There Yet, host and essayist Terence C. Gannon finds deeper meaning in the quirky charm of a British homebuilding show. Who knew reality TV (of a sort) could have such impact?

This episode of Desktop, dives in to what Rob and Mike are looking for in their next smartphones, the worsening ecosystem problem with wearables, and a renewed PSA about getting your cellphone unlocked.

Dan Shessel of the Northern Nerdcast recovers from a few podcast appearances of his own to welcome Marcus Hirsch back to chat about the wonderful and growing world of role-playing games with Jeff Russell.

Here's the latest episode guide for podcasts in the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We've got movies old and new, local arts and martial arts, politics past and present, nerds and jocks, fact and fiction, and just about everything else you can imagine.

I Don't Get It's Fawnda and Paulsaw (and ate) Justine Chambers’ Family Dinner, caught some clowning and dead cats in Over Her Dead Body, and topped off the week with Indigenous dancers Lunacee and Creeasian accompanying A Tribe Called Red‘s set at the Starlite Room.

On the final Side Notes of 2017 Erin Beever joins Colin, Gregg and Scott to discuss how to think about entertainment we love created by people we deplore. Also, a catchup on the latest Hollywood releases.

On Modern Manhood, German Villegas chats with Jaredd Wilson, a black belt Aikedo specialist who runs a podcast called Martial Thoughts out of Nashville, Tenn. He helps German understand martial arts better, and reveals how he views his own masculinity through martial arts.

The Rt. Honourable Kim Campbell joined Trisha and Alex for a wide-ranging and frank chat on The Broadcast. She opened up about what gave her the confidence to run for the 1993 PC leadership, as well as sexual harassment on the Hill, and the need to re-examine our history.

That's So Maven host Andrea Beça sits down with feminist counsellor Nicole Perry to discuss what it's like to run a private psychology practice, and how to maintain the boundaries that are crucial to this field and to life as an entrepreneur.